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March 27, 2024
the deaths were so random and this was pretty entertaining. i fear no other tragedy will compare to macbeth in my eyes tho😭
April 2, 2024
Read for school. Translations are very useful! Safe to say my copy is fully annotated!
June 18, 2022
lots of death :)
June 13, 2023
SHAKESPEARE'S DONE IT AGAIN FOLKS
I love that literally everyone who comes to power dies by someone else's hand - even Brutus, who drives the knife into himself, asks Strato to hold it
and yet Portia is able to die, albeit horribly, by her own hand (or mouth I suppose)
watched the 1953 film whilst reading the play and why was the acting SO BAD
like I've done more realistic stabbing scenes and I'm far from a Hollywood star (they stab with all the ferocity of a snuggly kitten)
and they changed all the allusions to Caesar's male lovers under the Hays' Code
but we did manage to get Brutus' homoerotic stabbing which was all I really needed
beyond excited for my english teachers to listen to me endlessly rant about this
I love that literally everyone who comes to power dies by someone else's hand - even Brutus, who drives the knife into himself, asks Strato to hold it
and yet Portia is able to die, albeit horribly, by her own hand (or mouth I suppose)
watched the 1953 film whilst reading the play and why was the acting SO BAD
like I've done more realistic stabbing scenes and I'm far from a Hollywood star (they stab with all the ferocity of a snuggly kitten)
and they changed all the allusions to Caesar's male lovers under the Hays' Code
but we did manage to get Brutus' homoerotic stabbing which was all I really needed
beyond excited for my english teachers to listen to me endlessly rant about this
August 2, 2024
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the themes of power, betrayal, ambition, and the consequences of political intrigue. Set in ancient Rome, the play follows the events leading up to and following the assassination of Julius Caesar, a powerful Roman leader.
Shakespeare's vivid portrayal of characters such as Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony brings the complexities of human nature to life. The play explores the moral dilemmas faced by its characters as they navigate loyalty, honor, and the pursuit of power. The famous speeches, including Mark Antony's funeral oration ("Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"), are some of the most iconic moments in literary history.
The plot is packed with suspense, political machinations, and dramatic twists that keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Shakespeare's language is rich and poetic, showcasing his mastery of the English language. The play's exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the nature of leadership remains relevant even centuries after its composition.
5/5 stars ⭐️ for me.
Shakespeare's vivid portrayal of characters such as Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony brings the complexities of human nature to life. The play explores the moral dilemmas faced by its characters as they navigate loyalty, honor, and the pursuit of power. The famous speeches, including Mark Antony's funeral oration ("Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"), are some of the most iconic moments in literary history.
The plot is packed with suspense, political machinations, and dramatic twists that keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Shakespeare's language is rich and poetic, showcasing his mastery of the English language. The play's exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the nature of leadership remains relevant even centuries after its composition.
5/5 stars ⭐️ for me.
October 17, 2023
This was pretty good! So many clever and well written lines that make you think!
April 7, 2025
highkey would’ve been better if caesar didn’t die so early on
February 27, 2022
Can a single person be greater than the entire community?
Can love towards one's motherland be so pure and passionate that a man can kill for it?
Et tu, Brute?
The three words sum up the entire essence of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
When a group of senators plan to assasinate an otherwise compassionate leader whom they fear that he might become bigger than Rome itself, on the Ides of March, the fate of not only Rome but the entire world feels the vibrations of this cold murder.
Et Tu, Brute? - Then fall, Caesar. The greatest ruler of his time dies only when he sees his dearest friend Brutus stab him at the end. Then comes Mark Antony who cries havoc! And lets slip the dogs of war! Who delivers a speech which is capable of drawing tears out of stones. Romes starts burning with vengeance. They want to kill the conspirators who butchered the greatest warrior Rome has ever seen. Brutus finally kills himself by running into his own sword. But Antony and Octavius, Caesar's son praise Brutus, who killed Caesar not out of jealousy but compassion for Rome. It's a masterpiece by the greatest of all times, Shakespeare.
Can love towards one's motherland be so pure and passionate that a man can kill for it?
Et tu, Brute?
The three words sum up the entire essence of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.
When a group of senators plan to assasinate an otherwise compassionate leader whom they fear that he might become bigger than Rome itself, on the Ides of March, the fate of not only Rome but the entire world feels the vibrations of this cold murder.
Et Tu, Brute? - Then fall, Caesar. The greatest ruler of his time dies only when he sees his dearest friend Brutus stab him at the end. Then comes Mark Antony who cries havoc! And lets slip the dogs of war! Who delivers a speech which is capable of drawing tears out of stones. Romes starts burning with vengeance. They want to kill the conspirators who butchered the greatest warrior Rome has ever seen. Brutus finally kills himself by running into his own sword. But Antony and Octavius, Caesar's son praise Brutus, who killed Caesar not out of jealousy but compassion for Rome. It's a masterpiece by the greatest of all times, Shakespeare.
May 18, 2023
This book is about the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators. This book teaches us important lessons such as "You need to be brave in order to be a ruler" and "Be careful who you trust". Some big themes that appear in this book are honor, betrayal, trust, loyalty, and many more. This book is something that everyone should read because it's a very important part of olden literature but it's not very interesting to me because it was confusing and a bit strange. I recommend this book to people who like culturally significant pieces and those who like political thrillers. I really enjoyed the ending though.
February 7, 2023
I have read this book for several semesters with my sophomore English class, they usually enjoy it at least somewhat. It checks many of the boxes that I want a book to be able to check to be considered good for me. It is historical, it is a Shakespearean classic, and it is a fun read with intrigue and excitement. It is fun to show the children the importance of voice and words in how we communicate with one another. They are often impressed with how Antony is able to sway the crowd to his side with only a few simple words in his famous soliloquy in Act 3.
May 18, 2023
the book itself I will say was very eventful and it has a lot of lessons that are very valuable for someone to learn. the lessons are lessons about life, and who to trust, however something I would have changed about the book could have been the high-level writing, which made me appreciate the regular writing on the page next to it since it gave me clarity on whatever the author was writing about. however book with this type of theme I don't really like, anyways it was chill.
vamos Madrid :)
vamos Madrid :)
May 18, 2023
Better than I thought to understand even in the Shakespearean language. The characters gave you whiplash but it did keep the reader entertained. Cassius' misunderstanding at the end caught me off guard. They definitely should listen to omens and their wives more often. I liked how it showed how even in betrayal you can still be honorable. I think it was a good way to ease into old poetry as it also had normal English on the side.
November 25, 2023
Pretty good nice and interesting plot
January 27, 2024
Not my favorite Shakespeare play, just lots of death!
February 8, 2024
read this with my class and i already am not crazy about shakespeare but this might be one of his most mid plays
February 29, 2024
it was ok. not something i would choose to read in my free time. i prefer romeo and juliet, but the story line and the story was not the worst. just not a Shakespeare fan.
March 16, 2024
Because it's March 15th
May 15, 2024
No bc why do ppl like this book- we had to read it in class and this was probably the most boring book ever
July 23, 2024
I LOVE THIS BOOK! ♾️/5 I have no idea what it is about this book.
September 10, 2024
Love the side by side Shakespearean to modern text for both teaching and learning.
February 4, 2024
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." -Mahatma Gandhi
This book made me think of that quote. It could probably apply to a lot of Shakespeare's plays. Everybody's always fighting each other and seeking revenge but nobody seems to be better off for it.
Apparently I bought this for 75¢ at McKay's in Nashville, because that's what the price tag on my book says. I read the easy-to-read, No Fear version first, but then I received The Complete Works of William Shakespeare for a Christmas present (in Shakespeare's English, of course), and that prompted me to read the original version of Julius Caesar in that book. The ONLY way I can understand Shakespeare's English is by reading the No Fear version first, because then I already know what happens. The dialogue is okay, but what made this play exciting were the action parts. First, when Caesar was assassinated. I knew it was coming, but still felt a jolt when it happened. Second, when Brutus commits suicide. That one was a surprise. One reason I read old literature is to learn how values have changed over time. Brutus killed himself and his allies seemed okay with it. Quite a contrast in how people used to view death, murder, and suicide versus now.
This book made me think of that quote. It could probably apply to a lot of Shakespeare's plays. Everybody's always fighting each other and seeking revenge but nobody seems to be better off for it.
Apparently I bought this for 75¢ at McKay's in Nashville, because that's what the price tag on my book says. I read the easy-to-read, No Fear version first, but then I received The Complete Works of William Shakespeare for a Christmas present (in Shakespeare's English, of course), and that prompted me to read the original version of Julius Caesar in that book. The ONLY way I can understand Shakespeare's English is by reading the No Fear version first, because then I already know what happens. The dialogue is okay, but what made this play exciting were the action parts. First, when Caesar was assassinated. I knew it was coming, but still felt a jolt when it happened. Second, when Brutus commits suicide. That one was a surprise. One reason I read old literature is to learn how values have changed over time. Brutus killed himself and his allies seemed okay with it. Quite a contrast in how people used to view death, murder, and suicide versus now.
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January 29, 2025I found No Fear Shakespeare: Julius Caesar a very helpful version of this classic play by William Shakespeare. Being in 11th grade I always found out that reading or watching Shakespeare will be difficult but, this book helped in try to understand what was happening within the story. The book itself is in old English, which is very hard to read even to the native English speaker. This version has the original text on one side and the modern translation on the other. That way, I was able to check the translation whenever I got confused, which most of the time happened.
One of the things that struck me with this book is how it portrays the feelings and struggles of the characters. The most interesting character for me is Brutus because he is so divided between love for Caesar and his civic duty to Rome, which makes it not only about politics but also about personal struggle and choices. This kept me thinking about how sometimes terrible things are done because in one's mind, there is a good reason for doing it, yet it doesn't make it right.
I would recommend No Fear Shakespeare: Julius Caesar to all students who must read Shakespeare for school. Having a modern translation helps when you get confused and lost. Still, this book can be the best way to understand why a classic, is still so relevant today.
One of the things that struck me with this book is how it portrays the feelings and struggles of the characters. The most interesting character for me is Brutus because he is so divided between love for Caesar and his civic duty to Rome, which makes it not only about politics but also about personal struggle and choices. This kept me thinking about how sometimes terrible things are done because in one's mind, there is a good reason for doing it, yet it doesn't make it right.
I would recommend No Fear Shakespeare: Julius Caesar to all students who must read Shakespeare for school. Having a modern translation helps when you get confused and lost. Still, this book can be the best way to understand why a classic, is still so relevant today.
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